Arsenal urged to raid Newcastle United for big-money signing amid fresh full-back links

With the January transfer window now over halfway done, teams across the country are working feverishly to get deals over the line. It has been a quiet month for Arsenal so far - but there is still plenty of time for the Gunners to complete a transfer or two.

Arsenal and Liverpool are poised to battle it out for the signature of a Wolves player who is enjoying a wonderful season at the Molineux Stadium - meanwhile, a Manchester United legend has encouraged Mikel Arteta to pursue a move for a Newcastle United forward.

Arsenal and Liverpool interested in Wolves defender Rayan Aït-Nouri

The Gunners and the Reds are in the thick of a title race - and to bolster their repsective chances, they are both looking to snap up Wolves defender Rayan Ait-Nouri in the January window, according to a report from FootballTransfers.

A left-back by trade, Arsenal are keen to bolster their options in this position, as are Liverpool. The Algerian international has made 17 Premier League appearances for Wolves this season, but has yet to score a goal or register an assist in England's top flight.

Rio Ferdinand encourages Arsenal to sign Newcastle United's Alexander Isak

Manchester United icon Rio Ferdinand is a big fan of Newcastle United forward Alexander Isak - and he has encouraged Arsenal to submit a bid for the player, saying that they should go 'all in' in an effort to sign him.

Speaking on the FIVE Podcast, Ferdinand said: "Alexander Isak was running in behind constantly [against Manchester City], if I’m Arsenal, I’m going all out and buying him. Why? They can’t spend... they’re struggling with [profit and sustainability rules]. I think there’s another jump up before [he goes to a club like Real Madrid]. I saw somewhere they have to sell before they can buy again."